canna dell'acqua
The English phrase garden hose is translated into Italian as canna dell'acqua.
canna dell'acqua is used to describe a garden hose. In many parts of Italy, this term can specifically refer to the nozzle or the entire assembly used for watering a garden.
Meaning: length of hose (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase canna dell'acqua literally translates to 'pipe of the water'.
Which one should you use?
tubo per l'acqua (hose for water) is a common alternative. If you need to be more formal, you can use tubo per l'irrigazione del giardino, which means 'tube for garden irrigation'.
Did you know?
- In many Italian households, the nozzle attached to the end of the canna dell'acqua is often called a pistola or 'pistol' instead of a nozzle.
- The term canna reflects a time when people used hollowed out reeds to move water before the invention of rubber and plastic hoses.
- In Italian, canna is used for many different types of tubes, including a fishing rod canna da pesca and a shotgun barrel canna del fucile.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, mi servirebbe un tubo da giardino. Quanto costa?Good morning, I would need a garden hose. How much does it cost?
- Certamente, abbiamo diverse opzioni disponibili. Questo tubo da giardino è in offerta a soli 20 euro.Certainly, we have several options available. This garden hose is on sale for only 20 euros.
- Sto avendo problemi a irrigare il mio giardino. Sai dove posso trovare un buon tubo dell'acqua?I'm having trouble watering my garden. Do you know where I can find a good garden hose?
- Ho acquistato un tubo per l'irrigazione del giardino di alta qualità e sono davvero soddisfatto della sua flessibilità e resistenza.I purchased a high-quality garden irrigation hose, and I am truly satisfied with its flexibility and durability.
- La canna dell'acqua è nel garage.The garden hose is in the garage.
- Ho bisogno di una canna dell'acqua nuova.I need a new garden hose.
- Puoi spostare la canna dell'acqua, per favore?Can you move the garden hose, please?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are cleaning the patio.
- MatteoMartina, mi passi la canna dell'acqua?Martina, can you pass me the garden hose?
- MartinaSì, eccola qui per te.Yes, here it is for you.
- MatteoGrazie, ma credo che sia bucata.Thanks, but I think it has a hole.
- MartinaDavvero? Allora ne serve una nuova.Really? Then we need a new one.
